Meet Our Team

M.A. Professional Counseling 
B.S. Psychology, Minor Family and Child Development 

Ms. Perez is a licensed professional counselor with experience in providing services to youth and families. She is honored to have had the opportunity to work with and learn from underserved populations for over 20 years including adolescent parents and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault/abuse. She enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Ph.D. Family and Human Development   
M.A. Developmental Psychology
B.A. Psychology

Dr. Perez-Brena is an Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at Texas State University. She has nearly 10 years of applied research and program management experience. She is a 1.5 generation immigrant from Mexico who is passionate about promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice across academia and the community. 

M.A. Legal Studies
B.A. English

Julie enjoys cooking, reading, spending time with family, and vacationing on the beach.

B.A. Social Work 

V is a proud first-generation college graduate. She enjoys spending time with family, journaling, and making people laugh.

B.S. Family and Child Development 

Celeste is a Mexican-American self-proclaimed mangonada connoisseur, enjoys kayaking the San Marcos River, taking family vacations, and jumping on the trampoline with her 3 sons, 2 dogs, and husband.

Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)  
M.A. in Mass Communication  
B.S. in Electronic Media & Mass Communication 

Paloma, a Central Texas local for over a decade and an El Paso native, has a rich background in social work, education, and mass communication. Outside of SR/SF, she serves as a faculty member at Texas State.

A proud first-generation graduate, Cemonique earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Work cum laude from Texas State and an associate degree in Social Work from San Antonio College. San Antonio-born and raised, she enjoys adventures with their spouse, child, and pets—Gravy and Bacon. In her free time, she enjoys reading, video games, trying new recipes, and exploring farmers markets and Renaissance fairs.

Daniela is a proud first-generation Mexican American graduate who embraces every new journey with her husband and daughters—whether they’re exploring new places or enjoying life at home. She’s always ready for whatever adventure comes next!

Meadow is a first-generation alumna of Texas State University. She graduated with her bachelor’s in social work and is passionate about working in education. In her free time, Meadow enjoys spending time with her family and friends, finding new restaurants, and cooking.

B.A. Social Work

Nicola is a proud Social Work Field Instructor and Mother. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, and playing Dungeons & Dragons.

Zach is a proud Texas State alum who majored in English and went on to become a middle and high school teacher in Austin and Seguin. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, writing, discovering new films, and spending time with his wife and two dogs.

Zulma is a first-generation Mexican American graduate with experience with youth ages 0-18 years, developing age-appropriate activities and helping children cope in a healthcare setting. In her free time, she enjoys running, intensive retail therapy and taking her corgi, Chuleta, out on walks.

B.A. Psychology
Pursuing M.A. Psychological Research

David is a second-year graduate student at Texas State University pursuing his M.A in Psychological Research. He enjoys spending time outdoors, a nice book with tea, and petting his 9-year-old dog, Nala.  

B.S. Psychology
Pursuing M.A. Psychological Research

Liliana is a graduate student in the psychological research master’s program. She enjoys live music, reading, and writing. 

B.A. Psychology  
Pursuing M.A. Professional Counseling

Mayra Peralta is a Graduate Research Assistant, she enjoys playing with her fur-babies, going to concerts, along with indulging in retail therapy.